What are the causes and treatments of herpes simplex?

Herpes is a common skin disease in life. This skin disease is highly contagious, so we must pay attention to prevention and treatment. So what are the causes of herpes simplex? How to diagnose and treat?

Causes of herpes simplex:

1. Herpes simplex is mainly caused by the herpes simplex virus, and there are many ways of infection. It can be transmitted through sexual contact, kissing, or sharing eating utensils, towels, razors, etc. with an infected patient. Oral sex between a person with herpes simplex and another person can give that person genital herpes.

2. The incubation period of herpes simplex is very long, and patients may develop the disease several years or even more than ten years after being exposed to the virus. Once the virus enters the body, symptoms may develop years later at or near the site of final entry. Before herpes simplex develops, you may experience itching or irritation in the area. The virus may be triggered by certain foods, stress, fever, cold, allergies, sun exposure, and menstruation.

Herpes simplex symptoms and diagnosis:

1. Clustered blisters at the junction of the skin and mucous membranes. The subjective symptoms are mild, and there is a burning sensation in the local skin lesions. The disease can be diagnosed if it has a short course, recurs repeatedly, and occurs during fever or gastrointestinal dysfunction. 2. The local area begins to have a burning, itchy and tense feeling, followed by the appearance of erythema. Clusters of small blisters appear on the erythema or normal skin. The blister fluid is clear and transparent, and later becomes turbid. After being scratched, erosion, exudation and scabs will appear. Secondary suppurative infection may also occur, and the nearby lymph nodes may swell. The rash often occurs at the junction of the skin and mucous membranes, such as the lips, around the mouth, near the nostrils, and on the vulva. It can also be seen on the face, mouth, and eyes.

Treatment of herpes simplex:

1. Antiviral treatment of herpes simplex is mainly suitable for patients with immunosuppression or defects, and the therapeutic effect is achieved through oral administration of highly effective antiviral drugs.

2. While carrying out antiviral treatment for herpes simplex, it can also be combined with Chinese medicine for clearing heat and detoxifying as an auxiliary treatment.